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FH03 ESY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,355 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 139,065 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 129,206 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,206 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side front downpipe (previously welded) (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and discs corroded on inner faces where pads not in contact with pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near excess (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and discs corroded on inner faces where pads not in contact with pads (3.5.1i)

body under trays fitted obscuring some components

near side front alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

osr tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,285 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,659 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FH03 ESY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH03 ESY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH03 ESY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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